Chapter 6 (ventilation) Flashcards
The fans and dampers operate by
Thermostat
Fans in automatic are controlled how?
Remotely controlled by OCC or thermostat
Emergency supply (fans), what operation and light color on display ?
Fans will move air into the station (red light) on display
Emergency exhaust (fans) do what? What color light will be on the display?
Move air out of tunnel (red light on display)
Train movement pushes air ahead
Piston action
Occ can control the fans if switches are left in _______ and _________ lights are on
Automatic and green
Electric/ battery powered tools shall be used during an extrication why?
Gas powered tools pollution the air with carbon monoxide
The Stations that the under platform fans work in supply only
FD GUM*
Farragut DuPont Gallery Union station Metro center
To ventilate the platform the fans shall be placed in ___________
Exhaust. To draw fresh air down the escalators and push smoke into the tunnel
Ventilate the mezzanine place the fans in ___________ mode
Supply, push smoke up the escalators and out the station